About Us:

UpEnergy delivers high-impact, emission-reducing projects that accelerate decarbonization and create long-term benefits for local communities. We focus on making life-improving clean technologies available across Africa, impacting millions of lives and significantly reducing CO2 emissions. With a growing team spread across multiple countries, we seek motivated and entrepreneurial talent eager to help us deliver even more impact.

About the role

In this context, UpEnergy is seeking driven and passionate individuals for both the Inventory Intern and Finance Intern roles. The Inventory Intern will assist in managing and maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring efficient inventory processes, and supporting the inventory and distribution team. The Finance Intern will assist the Finance team with tasks such as documentation and filing, fuel reconciliation and tracking, updating the vehicle efficiency tracker, following up on invoices and receipts, providing administrative support, and attending monthly stock counts with the procurement team. This role is ideal for someone seeking hands-on experience in inventory management within a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities: This role requires a keen ability to work cross-functionally with country teams and key central functions including Distribution, Carbon Operations, Business Development, Finance, and others. The right candidates will liaise with the Inventory and Procurement Officer and the Finance and Operations officer to ensure the creation, adoption, implementation, and monitoring of their respective departments. They will provide support to key personnel in both the inventory and finance departments.

The UpEnergy Operations & Finance Intern role is an exciting position that will provide the opportunity to work with a diverse team and get hands on experience If you are eager to gain incredibly rich, hands-on experience while being part of one of the fastest growing social enterprises in Africa and believe you’re up for the challenge (as well as a lot fun!), we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Inventory and Procurement;

1. Transport and Fleet coordination
2. Reconciling Invoices
3. Assist with Operational Activities related to procurement
4. Coordinate with the finance team in ensuring cost efficiency is achieved
5. Tracking online motor vehicle log sheets

Key Responsibilities for Finance Intern ;

1. Assist with support documentation and filing both physical and Dropbox.
2. Support with weekly fuel recon and tracking.
3. Assist with updating the vehicle efficiency tracker.
4. Follow up on invoices, receipts, and any other documentation.
5. Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in operations and Logistics management.
• Develop analytical skills through data analysis and reporting.
• Enhance teamwork and collaboration skills in a professional setting

Does this sound like you?

• Diploma in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance or a related field (A degree added advantage).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Exceptional judgement, problem-solving skills, and ability to “Think Big & Make it Happen” both independently and collaboratively.
• Excited to be part of UpEnergy’s growth story.

Why Join Us?

Your Impact, Amplified

Joining UpEnergy means becoming part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the world. Our focus is on ensuring that the world's poorest are not left behind in global decarbonization efforts, and that sustainable, life-improving technologies reach those who need them most. As a fast-growing organization, we provide the unique opportunity to work on innovative projects that directly impact millions of lives across Africa. Whether you're on the ground implementing projects or supporting our global expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your work contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and fighting energy poverty. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to create lasting change and be at the forefront of a global movement towards equitable decarbonization.